We're Not Just Creating a Dating App. We're Creating a Movement.
In a world drowning in superficial swipes and hollow connections, we're daring to ask: what if dating wasn't about endless scrolling, but about truly living? What if every moment you spent searching for connection was itself an experience worth having?
Welcome to Epicurean Social—where we believe that all we truly have in life is the shared experience, those one-off moments you can never recapture, never replicate. A date isn't merely a date. It's a spark, a feeling, an intersection of two souls in time and space that can only be felt together.
This is what life is actually about—not silver, not gold, not the fancy trappings we accumulate—but shared emotion, shared laughter, shared wonder.
Your purpose, your calling, is to collect more of these moments, to live richly in experience rather than possessions.
You are an epicurean, whether you've known it or not. And you don't have time to waste scrolling through pictures of people you'll never meet, engaging with profiles that will never become real.
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Life Is Measured in Moments, Not Matches
The Old Way: Endless Scrolling
You know the drill. You're tired after a long day, sprawled on the sofa, thumb moving mechanically across glass, swiping left, left, occasionally right. Hours vanish into the void. Conversations that go nowhere. Matches that fade into silence. The dopamine hit of a new match quickly gives way to the hollow realisation: this isn't connection. This is commerce. This is window shopping for humans. And you're exhausted by it.
The modern dating landscape has become a numbers game where quantity trumps quality, where profiles are optimised like CVs, where authenticity is sacrificed at the altar of algorithmic approval. You've become a curator of your own highlight reel, hoping someone will swipe right on your carefully constructed fiction.
The Epicurean Way: Lived Experience
Now imagine something radically different. Imagine meeting someone whilst doing something you both genuinely love—a pottery class, a sunrise hike, a jazz evening, a cooking workshop. Imagine the conversation flowing naturally because you're both present, engaged, experiencing something real together. The nervousness melts away because you're focused on the doing, not the performing.
This is connection through shared experience. This is chemistry discovered in the wild, not manufactured in a laboratory of algorithms. This is how humans have always connected—through proximity, through shared passion, through being fully alive in a moment together. It's time to return to what works.
You Are an Epicurean
Experience Over Possessions
You understand that the richest life isn't built from things, but from moments that take your breath away. A perfect sunset shared with someone special. Laughter that makes your stomach ache. Conversations that stretch into the early hours because neither of you wants them to end.
Curiosity as a Lifestyle
You're driven by wonder, by the desire to explore, taste, feel, and discover. Life is too short for routine when there's so much world to experience. Every weekend is an opportunity for adventure, every evening a chance to try something new.
Time as Your Most Precious Resource
You recognise that time spent poorly is the only true waste in life. You won't squander your finite hours on hollow interactions or meaningless small talk with strangers behind screens. You want your time to matter, to be filled with genuine connection and memorable experiences.
The philosophy of epicureanism, often misunderstood as mere hedonism, is actually about the intelligent pursuit of pleasure through meaningful experience. It's about choosing quality over quantity, depth over breadth, presence over distraction. It's about building a life so rich in experience and connection that when you look back, you see a tapestry of moments that made you feel truly alive. If this resonates with you—if you've felt the gnawing dissatisfaction of modern dating and yearned for something more substantial—then you've found your tribe.
The Magic of Shared Doing
Natural Chemistry
When you're both focused on creating something—whether it's a ceramic bowl or the perfect soufflé—conversation flows without the awkwardness of a traditional date. You're too busy laughing at your clay-covered hands to worry about saying the perfect thing.
Authentic Selves
Shared activities reveal who people really are. How they handle challenge, how they celebrate small victories, their sense of humour, their patience, their passion. You see the real person, not the carefully curated profile.
Built-In Conversation
No more awkward silences or running out of things to say. The activity itself provides endless talking points, shared challenges to navigate together, and natural opportunities for connection without pressure.
There's profound wisdom in activity-based connection. Psychologists have long noted that shoulder-to-shoulder activities—where people are focused on a shared task rather than face-to-face interrogation—create the ideal conditions for bonding. It's why some of the best conversations happen whilst walking, cooking, or working on a project together. The activity creates a comfortable framework for connection to blossom naturally, without the intensity and pressure of traditional dating where you're expected to be 'on' and impressive every moment.
Introducing Epicurean Social
It's All About the Doing
Epicurean Social isn't another dating app. It's a complete reimagining of how people connect in the modern world. Instead of profiles and swipes, we offer experiences and real-world encounters. Instead of endless messaging that goes nowhere, we facilitate actual meetings around activities you're genuinely excited about. Instead of optimising for engagement metrics, we optimise for genuine human connection.
Our platform connects you with people who share your passions, your curiosity, your hunger for experience—wherever you are in the world. Whether you're in London or Los Angeles, Berlin or Bangkok, you'll find fellow epicureans ready to explore, discover, and connect through shared experiences. We've curated thousands of activities, from the adventurous to the artistic, from the culinary to the cultural, all designed to bring compatible people together in the most natural way possible: by actually doing something together.
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Discover Your Interests
Tell us what makes you come alive. Cooking? Hiking? Live music? Pottery? Wine tasting? We'll match you with experiences that align with your passions and introduce you to people who share them.
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Browse Curated Experiences
Explore a rich calendar of activities in your area—from intimate cooking classes to group adventure outings, from art workshops to outdoor cinema nights. Every experience is vetted for quality and designed for connection.
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Join and Connect
Book your spot, turn up, and meet fascinating people in the most natural context possible. No forced small talk, no performance anxiety—just shared experience and organic connection.
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Build Real Relationships
Continue the journey with people you genuinely connect with. Build friendships, find romance, create your tribe—all through the simple act of living a richer, more experience-filled life.
Meet People Interested in the Same Things
Adventure Seekers
For those who find connection through adrenaline and exploration—rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, wild swimming. Meet people who understand that the best conversations happen whilst navigating a challenging trail or conquering a fear together.
  • Weekend hiking expeditions
  • Urban exploration walks
  • Outdoor adventure sports
  • Travel meet-ups and planning sessions
Creative Souls
Connect through making, creating, and artistic expression—pottery workshops, painting classes, photography walks, creative writing groups. Find people who understand that art is better shared and that creativity flourishes in community.
  • Art gallery visits with discussion
  • Life drawing sessions
  • Photography expeditions
  • Craft and maker workshops
Food Enthusiasts
For whom cooking, eating, and discovering new flavours is a love language. Cooking classes, wine tastings, food market tours, supper clubs. Meet fellow gastronomes who believe that food brings people together like nothing else.
  • International cooking workshops
  • Wine and cheese pairing events
  • Street food adventures
  • Pop-up dining experiences
Culture Vultures
Theatre, film, live music, literary events, poetry slams—if culture feeds your soul, you'll find your people here. Connect with others who believe that art, in all its forms, is essential nourishment for the human spirit.
  • Theatre and performance evenings
  • Book club discussions
  • Live music and gig meet-ups
  • Museum and exhibition tours
Wellness Warriors
Yoga, meditation, wild swimming, forest bathing, breathwork. Meet people who understand that taking care of your body and mind isn't selfish—it's essential. Connect through practices that centre and ground you.
  • Group yoga and movement classes
  • Meditation and mindfulness sessions
  • Nature connection experiences
  • Holistic wellness workshops
Social Catalysts
Some people are natural connectors who love bringing people together. Pub quizzes, board game nights, language exchanges, conversation clubs. If you're energised by social interaction and love facilitating connection, this is your category.
  • Social games evenings
  • Language and culture exchanges
  • Debate and discussion clubs
  • Community social gatherings
Wherever you are in the world, whatever lights your fire, there are people nearby who share your passions and want to experience them together. Our global community spans continents and cultures, united by a simple belief: life is better lived together, in pursuit of the things that make us feel most alive.
Experience Epicurean: See. Go. Do. Be Happy.
The Epicurean experience is delightfully simple in concept, yet transformative in practice. Open the app. Browse a curated selection of upcoming experiences in your area. Something catches your eye—perhaps a weekend pottery workshop, a jazz evening at an intimate venue, a guided wild food foraging walk, or a sunset photography session. You book your spot. When the day arrives, you turn up with nothing but curiosity and openness. No pressure to perform, no expectations to manage, just the simple intention to be present and enjoy the experience.
See the Possibilities
Our platform showcases hundreds of carefully curated experiences every week. Each one is chosen for its capacity to bring people together in meaningful ways. From intimate gatherings of 6-8 people to larger community events, from beginner-friendly workshops to more advanced pursuits, there's something for every mood and moment.
We've done the hard work of vetting venues, selecting experienced facilitators, and designing experiences that create the ideal conditions for connection. You simply browse, get inspired, and choose what calls to you.
Go with Intention
When you commit to an experience, you're not just booking an activity—you're investing in yourself and opening a door to connection. Turning up is an act of courage and self-worth. It says: I deserve rich experiences. I'm worthy of connection. I'm willing to be present and open.
We make it easy. Every experience includes all the details you need: where to go, what to bring, what to expect. We've thought about the logistics so you can focus on being present.
Do and Be Present
This is where the magic happens. You're there, hands in clay or feet on a trail or glass in hand, surrounded by other curious humans who've also chosen to show up. Conversation flows. Laughter erupts. Connections form organically, without force or pretence.
Some people you'll exchange numbers with. Others will become regular companions at future events. Some might become close friends or something more. All of it happens naturally, through the simple act of doing something you enjoy together.
84%
Feel More Connected
Of users report feeling significantly more socially connected after joining Epicurean Social.
67%
Formed Lasting Friendships
Of members have developed meaningful friendships that extend beyond the platform.
92%
Prefer Experience-Based Connection
Say they'd choose an activity-based meeting over a traditional date every time.
73%
Discovered New Passions
Of users have found new hobbies and interests through experiences on our platform.
Why Epicurean Social Works
Shared Interest
You're both there because you genuinely want to be doing this activity—instant common ground and natural conversation starters.
Natural Environment
Activity-based settings remove the artificial pressure of traditional dates. You're focused on the doing, not on performing.
Authentic Observation
You see how people really are—their sense of humour, their patience, their passion, their kindness—not their curated highlight reel.
Time Well Spent
Even if there's no romantic spark, you've still had a brilliant time doing something you love. No time wasted, no regrets.
Organic Development
Relationships—whether friendships or romance—develop naturally through repeated exposure and shared positive experiences.
"I met my partner at a wild swimming meet-up in the Lake District. We were both terrified of the cold water, which gave us something to laugh about. Three swims later, we went for coffee. A year later, we're still swimming together every weekend—and planning a life together. I'd tried every dating app under the sun, but nothing compares to meeting someone whilst actually living your life."
— Sophie, 32, Manchester
"I wasn't even looking for romance when I joined—I'd just moved to London and wanted to make friends. But after a few pottery classes and a couple of pub quizzes, I found myself part of the most wonderful community. Yes, I met someone special at a jazz evening, but more importantly, I found my tribe. These are my people, and we've built something real together."
— James, 29, London
Stop Scrolling. Start Living.
How many hours have you spent scrolling through profiles, crafting the perfect opening message, going on dates that feel more like job interviews? How many times have you felt that hollow disappointment when another match fizzles out, another conversation dies, another promising connection evaporates into the digital ether?
What if you took all that time and energy and redirected it towards actually living? What if every hour you might have spent swiping was instead spent doing something you love, surrounded by people who share your passions? What if dating wasn't a separate activity you had to carve time out for, but something that happened naturally whilst you were busy building a rich, experience-filled life?
This isn't just about finding a partner—though many of our members do. It's about reclaiming your time, your energy, your authentic self. It's about choosing a life of presence over a life of performance. It's about recognising that you are worthy of real connection, the kind that can only happen when two people are fully present, fully themselves, fully alive in a shared moment.
The world is waiting. Experiences are happening. People are gathering. Your tribe is out there, doing things you'd love to be doing, waiting for you to show up. Stop scrolling through other people's lives and start living your own. Join the movement. Become the epicurean you were always meant to be.
No More Endless Scrolling
Your time is precious. Spend it living, not swiping.
Real Chemistry
Experience genuine sparks, not algorithmic matches.
Your Calendar, Enriched
Fill your life with memorable experiences and meaningful connections.
Join the Epicurean Movement Today
Every moment you wait is a moment you could be living. Every experience you postpone is a potential connection delayed. Every hour spent scrolling is an hour you'll never get back. The question isn't whether you should join Epicurean Social—the question is: what are you waiting for?
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Download the App
Available on iOS and Android. Free to join, with optional premium memberships for enhanced features and exclusive experiences.
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Create Your Profile
Tell us about your interests, your passions, what makes you come alive. We'll use this to suggest experiences perfect for you.
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Browse Upcoming Experiences
Explore our curated calendar of activities in your area. Something will call to you—trust that instinct.
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Book Your First Experience
Take the leap. Show up. Be present. Open yourself to possibility. The rest will unfold naturally.

Special Launch Offer: Join now and receive three months of premium membership free. Access exclusive experiences, priority booking, and enhanced community features. This offer won't last—much like the moments we're inviting you to embrace.
Life is happening right now. The question is: are you going to watch it pass by from behind a screen, or are you going to step into it, live it, feel it, share it? We're not just creating a dating app. We're creating a movement of people who choose presence over performance, experience over accumulation, connection over consumption. Join us. Your tribe is waiting. Your experiences are calling. Your life—the one you've been dreaming of—starts now.